Kit Instructions

Document Part Number: 1504105

Kit Part Number: 1476724 5’ Chute Assist Kit

Chute Assist Kit Installation Instructions 1476725 6’ Chute Assist Kit
Date: October 25, 2016
Model: Mixer

Purpose:
McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing provides these instructions for the installation of the chute assist kit for Mixers.
These instructions detail proper and safe installation and set up of the kit and use of the chute assist (usage
instructions are on Page 13).

Notice:
• This bulletin should be read and understood in its entirety before performing this update procedure.
• All procedures outlined in the bulletin must be performed by skilled service personnel. Refer to the following
pages for descriptions of maintenance procedures.
• Parts can be purchased from McNeilus at 888-686-7278. Customer will supply own labor, and standard
hand and welding tools.
• Confirm all parts are present in the kit before starting installation.

WARNING
Keep hands and body parts away from the
chute pinch points. Failure may result in
serious injury.

SAFETY NOTICE
Before entering the Mixer drum or performing any
maintenance to the Mixer, read and follow
OSHA Regulations concerning entry and working
in “CONFINED SPACE” OSHA 1910.146 and
“LOCKOUT/TAGOUT” OSHA 1910.147.
Follow OSHA Regulations while performing any
work to the Mixer.
Follow all safety instructions in your McNeilus
Mixer Manual. WARNING
Shut off truck engine, lock cab doors, and keep Wear proper Personal Protective Equipment
keys in your pocket before entering drum, or (PPE) such as hard hats, safety glasses,
performing any work to the Mixer. gloves, safety shoes, and snug-fitting sturdy
long-sleeve shirt and long pants when
Place magnetic “DANGER” signs on both cab operating or maintaining the Mixer.
doors. Failure to do so can result in serious
personal injury or death. Reflective clothing is recommended for
drivers and employees.
If you have any questions regarding this notice
or require further assistance, call McNeilus Serious personal injury or death can result
at 888-686-7278. without proper PPE.

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Parts Required (Purchase kits or parts from McNeilus)
• Customer to supply Blue Loctite®, standard hand tools, and welding tools
Kit Numbers
Kit Part Number Description
1476724 5’ Chute Assist Kit*
1476725 6’ Chute Assist Kit**
Parts Per Kit
NOTE: The chute covers vary by chute length (for either the 5’ or 6’ chute) and are reflected in the parts list. The
remaining parts listed are in each kit.

Item Part Number Description Qty.

1 1486862 5’ CHUTE ASSIST COVER RH* 1
2 1486861 5’ CHUTE ASSIST COVER LH* 1
3 1498205 6’ CHUTE ASSIST COVER** 2
4 1470090 CHUTE COVER END PIECE 2
5 1464772 RH PULLEY MOUNT WELDMENT BRACKET 1
6 1464742 LH PULLEY MOUNT WELDMENT BRACKET 1
7 1467362 SPRING TENSION TUBE 2
8 1419335 SCREW/BOLT, HEX, TAP .50-13X4.00 G8 ZY 2
9 1467359 CHUTE SPRING 2
10 1366995 NUT, JAM .50-13 G8 ZY 2
11 0120279 WASHER, FLT .50X1.06X.12 ZY HDN 6
12 1467358 GUIDE WHEEL 4
13 1467368 SNAP RING 6
14 1563668 CABLE ASSEMBLY 19.5 2
15 1561971 CHUTE LUG 2
16 1464726 PULLEY MOUNT CAP 2
17 0120183 NUT, HEX, LKDT .88-9 GC ZC 2
18 1136976 SCREW, CAP, HEX .88-9X4.00 G8 ZY 2
19 0120283 WASHER, FLT .88X1.75X.12 ZY HDN 2
20 1505332 CHUTE ASSIST SAFETY DECAL 2
21 1244404 SCREW, FLGS, HEX .25-20X.75 CH ZC 4

NOTE: Not pictured are items 10, 11, 13, 17-21.

1-3 4 5 and 6

7 and 8 9

12 14 15 16

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Before you start:
Disclaimer: Chute styles shown in this bulletin may vary from what you have. Always use caution when
unfolding or folding the chutes. Use the appropriate grab handles for the chute style you have. If you
have questions, contact McNeilus at 888-686-7278.

• Place vehicle on a flat surface, block truck tires, disconnect vehicle battery (see information below for
disconnecting the battery), and observe all safety conditions.

Battery Disconnect Procedures

Battery Disconnect Switch
• If the Mixer is equipped with a battery disconnect switch, it is located near the battery box. Use the battery
disconnect switch when performing any maintenance so the vehicle cannot be accidentally started.
1. Turn the battery disconnect switch (Figure A, Item 1) counterclockwise so the hole on the switch aligns with
the hole in the bracket (Figure A, Item 2).
2. Install the safety lockout device ring (Figure B, Item 1) through the holes on the battery disconnect switch
and the bracket.
3. Install a padlock (Figure B, Item 2) onto the safety lockout device ring, lock it, and put the key in your
pocket. If more than one person is working on the vehicle, each person must install his or her own padlock.

Remarks:
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Battery Cables
WARNING
For trucks without a battery disconnect switch,
• If the Mixer is not equipped with a battery disconnect to prevent accidental vehicle start-up, which
switch, disconnect the negative (black) battery cable first, could cause death or serious injury, disconnect
then the positive (red) cable. battery cables (negative cable first) before
proceeding.
WARNING Disconnect negative (-) battery cable first. If
Use caution when working with the cable, positive (+) cable should contact ground with
spring, pulley system. You are working with negative (-) cable connected, the resulting
a spring under tension. Keep body parts sparks can cause a battery explosion, which
away from moving parts. could result in death or serious injury.
Failure to comply can result in serious
personal injury or death.

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Using the Fold-Over Chute
• Be aware of pinch points on the chutes. Do not place any body part within the No Contact Zone (Figure 1) of
the Main and Fold-Over Chutes. Always use the proper Grab Handles (Figures 2 and 3 depending on chute
style) when positioning or manipulating the Main and Fold-Over Chutes. Never stand underneath the chutes.

WARNING
The chute assist has pinch points between the
main chute and the fold-over chute. Keep hands
away from chute hardware where chutes connect.
Keep hands away from the pulley system.
Failure to comply may result in serious personal
injury or death or damage to equipment.

Figure 1 Figure 2

No Contact Zone on the Main chute. Proper grab handles on the Main chute.

Figure 3

Proper grab handles on the Fold-Over chute.

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Procedure 1: Welding on the Fold-Over Chute
On the Fold-Over Chute, Chute Lug (P/N 1561971) must be welded on. This part is what the chute assist cable is
connected to on the Fold-Over Chute.

1. Lower Main Chute assembly to its lowest position. Flip open the Fold-Over Chute.

2. Support the Fold-Over Chute. Keep the bolt on the chute.

3. The chute lug (P/N 1561971) must be welded on the end of the Fold-Over Chute that connects to the Main
Chute. As it is shown in Figure 4, place chute lug against the Fold-Over chute at the measurement shown
to ready the lug to be welded. INSTALLATION NOTE: A socket can be placed over the pivot nut to aid with
centering the chute lug (P/N 1561971) with the pivot bolt.

4. Weld chute lug (P/N 1561971) to the Fold-Over Chute using a 1/4 inch fillet weld. Weld on inside side only (as
shown in Figure 4).

45° ± 2°
2X

70°
.688 28.09

2X 27°
.25

12.44
INSIDE

1561971
Chute Lug

Figure 4

5. Repeat steps 2 through 4 on the other side of the Fold-Over Chute.

6. Thread the P/N 1136976 bolt through the Main Chute hole to the Fold-Over Chute at the base of the lug (see
Figure 5). Secure the chutes together at the chute lug by installing a P/N 0120183 nut to the bolt. Repeat Step
6 on the other side of the chute.

1136976
Bolt

Figure 5

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Procedure 2: Welding on the Main Chute
1. Keep the fold-over chute open and supported.

2. The chute cover piece is the first to be welded on.

• For the 5’ chute only, be careful to place chute cover P/N 1486861 on the left hand side when facing the rear
of the truck (driver’s side). Measure 13.50 inches from the back of the flange on the main chute angle toward
the drum to place the chute cover (see Figure 6).
• For the 6’ chute, use P/N 1498205 (quantity 2) chute cover. Start on the left side of the chute when facing
the chutes (driver’s side), and measure 13.50 inches from the back of the flange on the main chute angle
toward the drum to place the chute cover (see Figure 6).

13.50

Figure 6 Chute Cover Piece

3. When in place, tack weld the chute cover on the Main Chute (Figure 6). Weld 100 percent to secure the chute
cover on the Main Chute.

4. Weld on the end piece (P/N 1470090) to the chute cover (see Figure 7).

1470090 End Cover Piece

.19
2X
.19

1470090

Figure 7

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5. Measure 7.21 inches from the back of the flange on the main chute angle toward the drum to place (P/N
1464742) (LH) Pulley Mount Weldment Bracket (this piece houses the cable guide wheels) (see Figure 8).
Weld the piece 100 percent.
2X
.19

2X Bottom View Shown

7.21 .19

1464742 LH Pulley Mount

Weldment Bracket

1464742 LH Pulley Mount

Weldment Bracket Side View Shown
.63
2X

Figure 8

6. Repeat steps 2 through 5 of Procedure 2 on the right side (passenger side) of the Main Chute to weld on the
second Chute Cover (P/N 1486862 RH Cover for the 5’ Chute and P/N 1498205 for the 6’ Chute), end piece
(P/N 1470090), and (RH) Pulley Mount Weldment Bracket (P/N 1464772).

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Procedure 3: Assembling the Cable System
1. Assemble spring tension bolt (P/N 1419335) with nut (P/N 1366995) through the bolt hole in the end piece
cover under the cover on both sides of the Main Chute (see Figure 9 and Figure 11).

• Turn the bolt into the tube (P/N 1467362 spring tension tube) about 5 turns to secure the bolt in the tube
(see Figure 9 and Figure 11).

Tube (P/N 1467362)

Nut (P/N 1366995)

Bolt (P/N 1419335)

Figure 9

Attach P/N 1366995 nut and 1419335 spring tension bolt into the end
piece of the cover. Turn the bolt into 1467362 spring tension tube.
Shown: Underside of the Main Chute.

2. Install P/N 1467359 chute spring to the end of the spring tension bolt/tube assembly (1419335/1467362) on
both sides of the main chute. See Figure 10 and Figure 11. Do NOT tighten the nuts on the spring tension bolt
at this time.

Figure 10

Attach P/N 1467359 chute spring to the end of the bolt/tube assembly.
Shown: Underside of the main chute

1419335 Bolt

1467362
1470090 End
Tube
Cover Piece
1467359
Chute Spring
1366995 Nut

Figure 11

Placement of the tube/bolt and chute spring underneath the cover.

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3. Install two 1467358 Guide Wheels on P/N 1464772 (RH) Pulley Mount Weldment Bracket and two on
1464742 (LH) Pulley Mount Weldment Bracket. The wheel is placed on the lug pin that is welded on the
Pulley Mount Weldment Bracket (see Figure 12 for installation hardware).

a. Install each P/N 1467358 Guide Wheel with 0120279 washer and 1467368 snap ring (see Figure 12).

1467368
Snap Ring

0120279
Washer

1467358
Guide Wheel

Shown
already
assembled
Figure 12

Install 1467358 guide wheels and parts in the Pulley Mount

Weldment Bracket.

4. Install the 1563668 cable assembly first by attaching the smaller hoop end of the cable to the (P/N 1467359)
chute spring (see Figure 13, Item 1).

5. Then thread the cable under the underside of the two guide wheels (see Figure 13, Item 2).

6. Attach the P/N 1467365 Cable Bearing to the pin on P/N 1470056 chute lug (see Figure 14).

7. Attach the larger hoop end of cable assembly (P/N 147303) to the Cable Bearing (P/N 1467365) on the Chute
Lug followed by (1) 0120283 washer and (1) 1467368 snap ring to secure the assembly (Figure 13, Item 3
and Figure 14). Tighten hardware by hand. Repeat Procedure 3 (skipping steps 3 and 4) on the other side of
the chute.

3
1467365
1 2 and
1467368
1563668

Figure 13

For Steps 4, 5, and 7 Attaching the cable system.

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Chute Lug
1467365 Cable
Bearing
1467368 Snap Ring
0120279 Washer

1563668 Cable

Figure 14

Place the 1467365 Cable Bearing, cable, snap ring, and

washer on the Chute Lug.

8. Install the Pulley Mount Cap (1464726) by bolting it (using 2 - 1244404 bolts) onto the Pulley Mount
Weldment Bracket (one cap per bracket) (Figure 15). Do this to each Pulley Mount Weldment Bracket.

1464726
Bracket Cap

Figure 15

Bolt on the 1464726 Pulley Mount Bracket Cap.

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Procedure 4: Adjusting the Spring Tension
• Do not stand under the chute while adjusting or testing the tension. Always stand to the side of the chute.
• Use the proper grab handles to move the chute up or down (closed or open positions) (see Figures 1-3).

1. Adjust the chute assist with the Fold-Over Chute in the up/closed position. Working length of the spring is
approximately 21-1/4” measured as shown below. Over-extension of the spring beyond 22-1/4” will damage
the spring.

21-1/4”
Approximate
working length

2. Loosen the nuts on the tension bolt during the adjustment (see Figure 16 for location of nuts).

1419335 Bolt

1467362
1470090 End
Tube
Cover Piece
1467359
Chute Spring
1366995 Nut

Figure 16

Placement of the tube/bolt and chute spring underneath the cover.

3. Use a pair of vice grips or other suitable tool to hold the tension tube and turn the tension bolt clockwise to
increase the tension or counter-clockwise to reduce the tension.
4. Divide the tension adjustment between both sides of the Chute Assist, making the right side and left side
equal.
5. Adjust the tension so when the fold-over chute is in the UP/CLOSED position, the cable is taut and does not
droop or sag.
6. Once the proper tension is achieved, apply Blue Loctite® on the nuts and bolts, and tighten the nuts to lock
the adjustment. Any time adjustment of the tension is necessary, reapply Blue Loctite® to the nuts and bolts.
NOTE: Over-extension of the spring beyond 22-1/4” will damage the spring.
7. Inspect the chutes and chute assist daily for wear, cable damage, pulley damage, and the correct tension.
Inspect and adjust as necessary especially after the cables and springs stretch.

8. Clean the chutes and chute assist components, prep the welded areas for paint, and paint them.

9. The surface that the decals are applied to should be at room temperature or above. If the truck has been
outside in cold weather, it must be warmed up before decals are applied.

10. Clean the area on the Main Chute for the decal (see Figure 17) with glass cleaner or Isopropyl Alcohol and
clean cloth. Let the area dry completely (do this on both sides of the chute at the same location). There must
be no dirt, oil, grease, or solvent residue remaining on the surface prior to decal application.
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11. Place the decal P/N 1505332 on the chute in the location shown in Figure 17 on both sides of the Main Chute.

Figure 17
Main Chute

12. Return the Fold-Over Chute to the up (stored) position. Secure the hook so the chute does not open.

13. Reconnect battery and return truck to service.

14. Read and understand the Usage Instructions for the Chute Assist (found on Page 13). Provide these usage
instructions to the Mixer Operators.

Usage Instructions to Unfold or Fold the Fold-Over Chute with Chute Assist
Start on Page 13.

Continuous Improvement:
The change included in this bulletin is part of the
McNeilus® Continuous Improvement Process.
McNeilus® Company’s quality policy is Providing Customer
Satisfaction through Innovative Products, Dedicated Service, (888) 686-7278
and a constant focus on Continuous Improvement.
www.streetsmartparts.com
“The Customer is our Boss!”

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USAGE INSTRUCTIONS
to Unfold or Fold the Fold-Over Chute with Chute Assist
NOTE: Provide these instructions to Mixer Operators

To Unfold the Fold-Over Chute using Chute Assist:

1. Unlatch the securing hook on the chutes.
2. Grip the grab handles on the fold-over chute (Figure 18) (see Page 4 for more instruction or the green colored
areas on the Figures below).
3. Slowly lower the chute from the folded/stored position (Figure 18) into operation position (Figure 19) and
make sure the chute is fully seated against the main chute.

To Fold the Fold-Over Chute using Chute Assist:

1. Grip the unfolded fold-over chute using the correct grab handles (Figure 19) (see Page 4 for more instruction
or the green colored areas on the Figures below).
2. Slowly raise the chute into folded/stored position (Figure 20).
3. Latch the securing hook.

Grab Handle Grab

Handle
Figure 18: Fold-Over Chute in the Folded/
Stored Position. Figure 19: Fold-Over Chute in the Unfolded Position.

WARNING
Use caution when working with the cable,
spring, pulley system. You are working with
a spring under tension. Keep body parts
away from moving parts.
Failure to comply can result in serious
personal injury or death.

WARNING
The chute assist has pinch points between the
main chute and the fold-over chute. Keep hands
Grab Handle away from chute hardware where chutes connect.
Keep hands away from the pulley system.
Figure 20: Fold-Over Chute in the Folded/ Failure to comply may result in serious personal
Stored Position. injury or death or damage to equipment.

Do not rely solely on the Chute Assist to unfold or fold the fold-over chute throughout the unfolding and
folding processes. Always maintain contact at the correct handles with the chute as you are unfolding
and folding it. Never stand underneath the chutes or in the path of the chute as it is being unfolded or
folded. Inspect the chutes and chute assist daily for wear, cable damage, pulley damage, and the correct
tension. Inspect and adjust as necessary especially after the cables and springs stretch. Any time
adjustment of the tension is necessary, reapply Blue Loctite® to the nuts and bolts..
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