Tornado 98220 handle assembly parts for the PS Series professional spotter, Model 98220. Can’t find your part? Call us at 763-535-0770.
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1. Tornado Lock Washer #10 Heavy Series – 017132. Tornado Screw – 196173. Tornado Pump Plate – 314714. Tornado Transport Handle – 31214Find genuine Tornado 98220 handle assembly replacement parts for the PS Series professional spotter, Model 98220. This sheet covers the transport handle 31214 — the bent steel loop that carries the machine’s full weight every time it is lifted into or out of a vehicle — together with the screw 19617 and lock washer 01713 that fasten it through the back plate, and the pump plate 31471 that carries the solution pump behind it. The factory drawing carries one explicit instruction for this joint: do not over-tighten the screws when attaching the handle to the main body. The handle lands against a moulded housing, so over-torquing strips the threads you are trying to secure — snug them evenly and stop. Note that the pump plate is a Series G part; Series C through F machines list bracket 30476 in the same position, so check the series letter on your serial label before ordering. 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.
Tornado 98220 Handle Assembly Parts List
| # | Image | Part Description | Part Number | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tornado Lock Washer #10 Heavy Series | 01713 | $2.99 | |
| 2 |  | Tornado Screw | 19617 | Call for price |
| 3 | Tornado Pump Plate | 31471 | $68.99 | |
| 4 |  | Tornado Transport Handle | 31214 | $196.99 |
Tornado 98220 Handle Assembly Parts – Frequently Asked Questions
Which parts make up the Tornado 98220 handle assembly?
Four: the transport handle 31214, the screw 19617 and lock washer 01713 that mount it through the back plate, and the pump plate 31471 that carries the solution pump behind the handle. All four are listed in the table above in the same order as the numbered callouts on the drawing.
Why does the drawing say not to over-tighten the handle screws?
Because the handle mounts into a moulded housing rather than into metal. Over-torquing strips the threads you are trying to secure, which is why Tornado prints the warning on the sheet itself. Snug the screws evenly and stop; if the handle still has play, check for elongated mounting holes rather than reaching for more torque.
Is the pump plate 31471 the right part for my Tornado 98220?
Only if your serial label shows Series G. The Series C through F parts books list bracket 30476 in the same position and the two are not interchangeable without checking the surrounding hardware. Call us at 763-535-0770 with your serial number and we will read the series off it for you.
My Tornado 98220 handle feels loose — what should I check?
Check the fasteners first, because a loose handle is more often a screw that has worked its way out than a worn handle. Replace the screw 19617 and lock washer 01713 rather than reusing fasteners that have already been loaded. If the handle’s mounting ends have been elongated by a fastener working loose over time, no amount of torque will pull it up tight and the handle itself needs replacing.
How do I order Tornado 98220 handle assembly parts or get help identifying one?
You can add any priced part on this page directly to your cart from its own 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 against your machine’s serial number before you buy.
Looking for a different assembly? Browse every section for this machine on the Tornado PS Spotter 98220 machine page, or call us at 763-535-0770 and we will identify the part for you. All eight assemblies for this machine are indexed on the Tornado 98220 PS Spotter parts hub.