20 Most Recent Craftsman 113.177650 Vacuum Cleaners Questions & Answers

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.