Tornado 98169 Marathon 1200 brush assembly replacement parts for Model 98169. Can’t find your part? Call us at 763-535-0770.
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Find genuine Tornado 98169 Marathon 1200 brush assembly replacement parts for Model 98169. This assembly turns a 17-inch carpet brush roller inside the 20-inch cleaning head: the roller runs in sealed bearings carried in bearing blocks, is driven by a belt from a pulley on the 230-volt brush motor, and is enclosed by a shroud with a latch lever so it can be opened for cleaning. The sheet covers the roller and the complete roller assembly, the brush shaft and pulley, bearings, bearing blocks and seals, the belt, the shroud with its latch lever, clamp and cap, the base plate gasket, the brush cover plate, the spray bar manifold and nozzles, and the brush motor itself. Twin City Vacuum has been selling and servicing Tornado equipment since 1956. Call 763-535-0770 or stop by 5415 West Broadway, Crystal, MN 55428.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know when the Tornado 98169 brush roller needs replacing?
Look at the bristles rather than the core. When they have splayed outward or worn short they stop lifting and agitating carpet fibre even though the roller still turns freely, and cleaning results fall off well before the roller looks finished.
Why does the brush stop turning on wet carpet?
Most often a belt that has stretched or glazed and is slipping under load. Replace the belt first. If a new belt also slips, check the bearings for drag and the shroud for anything jammed against the roller.
Is the Tornado 98169 brush motor the same as the 98168?
No. The brush motor is one of the voltage-specific parts: the 98169 uses the 220-volt motor and the 115-volt 98168 uses its own. The roller, bearings, belt and shroud are shared between the two machines.
Should I buy the roller on its own or the complete roller assembly?
Buy the roller alone if the bearings still turn smoothly and only the bristles are worn. Choose the complete roller assembly, which arrives with shaft and bearings fitted, when the bearings are noisy or rough as well.
How do I order Tornado 98169 brush assembly parts or get help?
Add the part to your cart from its product page, or call us at 763-535-0770. Our staff at 5415 West Broadway, Crystal, MN 55428 has been servicing Tornado equipment since 1956 and can confirm the right part for your machine.
Questions? Call us at 763-535-0770 or visit us at 5415 West Broadway, Crystal, MN 55428. Browse every assembly for this machine on the Tornado 98169 Marathon 1200 parts page.