Craftsman
Wet/Dry Vacuum

Model #338179370 Official Craftsman 8-gallon wet/dry vacuum

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Craftsman 338179370 8-gallon wet/dry vacuum, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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Owner’s manual

Showing 10 of 22 parts

Foam Sleeve#9

8 gallon wet/dry vac Diagram

Foam sleeve

Part #17888

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

97404-32#10

8 gallon wet/dry vac Diagram

97404-32

Part #17884

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Wet/Dry Vacuum Filter

#NI03

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Wet/dry vacuum filter

Part #17890

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Bag

#NI04

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Bag

Part #17892

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Motor Cover#2

8 gallon wet/dry vac Diagram

Motor cover

Part #75505-97

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Screw#1

8 gallon wet/dry vac Diagram

Screw

Part #15160-97

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Shop Vacuum Lid and Filter Cage Assembly#8

8 gallon wet/dry vac Diagram

Shop vacuum lid and filter cage assembly

Part #74454-97

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Shop Vacuum On/Off Switch#6

8 gallon wet/dry vac Diagram

Shop vacuum on/off switch

Part #82323-97

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Tank Assembly#15

8 gallon wet/dry vac Diagram

Tank assembly

Part #74201-97

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Foot Caster#17

8 gallon wet/dry vac Diagram

Foot caster

Part #49042-97

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

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Main causes: damaged vacuum hose, clogged motor air filter, bad suction motor
Main causes: broken drive belt, damaged brush roll, tripped brush roll motor overload, bad brush roll motor, wiring failure
Main causes: lack of power, bad power cord, drive motor failure, wiring failure
Main causes: weak suction motor, vacuum bag is full, clog in suction air path, dirty exhaust filter, leaky vacuum hose

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