20 Most Recent Craftsman 17762 Wet/Dry Vacuum Questions & Answers

replace the seal. make sure its not trickling down from the hose and that it doesn't have a hairline crack in the lid.

The filter is for dry pick-up only. Remove it for wet pick-up.

Hi dskordas...
Remove your air filter...you only have to worry about the "floating ball" if you get too much water in your vacuum...it will then **** water into the blower and motor of the vacuum ...not good.
Dump your vacuum and you will have no problem with the water getting too high and causing problems.
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It sucked up some of the muddy water into the impeller while you was using it. Then it dried out and turned to dust. After you get done using it for wet pickup take a water hose and let a little clean water **** into the impeller, with it off the tub. That will clean it then let it run till dry. That will keep it from getting moldy also. And always put a filter on before using for dry stuff. They make a universal filter that is like a satin bag. That is what I use instead of paper one. Even for water.

make sure that the filter is cleaned out its most likley dusty

Sears hardware,if you have one near you. Or go onto the internet

are you using a water , foam material filter?

you did take the filter off before useing it wet didnt you make sure the check ball in the filter housing is down in the cage and that the top is locked down properly

some filters just pull straight off, while others have a large plastic knob that unscrews to remove the filter. if it is a foam filter, it is just a stretch fit and pulls off, though it usually tears.
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There are no schematics because you aren't supposed to take them apart. You can sent it back or just buy a new one. https://www.manualslib.com/manual/1739428/Craftsman-Easy-Fire-0993056.html#manual ..

Check the ball is free in the centre of the head. Check the seal on the canister. Although yours is Craftsman, they all work the same. https://www.ridgidforum.com/forum/power-tools/power-tool-discussion-forum/40103-shop-vac-will-blow-but-won-t-suck https://www.google.com/search?q=16+gallon+Craftsman+shopvac+has+suddenly+stopped+vaccuuming+and+started+blowing ..

I don't know exactly but if it has one it will usually be found in intimate contact with the motor. Some vacs were fitted with a bimetal breaker which is also sited close to the motor, but sometimes there is so much dust around once they open they fail to make a good contact again when the cool and close. Older vacs weren't fitted with any safety devices.

Yes, you need to take it apart. Maybe ask a friend who knows Mechanics or Electrical.

Most wet dry vacs have a ball float that blocks the vacuum when it is full of liquid. Yours sounds as if it is full or the ball has gotten stuck in the up, or blocking position.

Absolutely yes. If not, the filter will be saturated with water and ruined.

is it a Single motor ? photos would be helpful - of switch & motor/cap. wire conn.

First check if the bag is full. Then check if hose is clogged or attachment is clogged.

Check that water cut off is not sticking on.

Either the bulb blown or not wired right when installed. should have one red wire, one black wire and a ground wire, green or copper.