Smittybilt 2727 Ground Anchor - Manual (Page 3)

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Installation Instructions
Ground Anchor
Part # 2727 (Universal)
EXAMPLE A: If you vehicle is sitting on the differential housings or frame Setup B in example A will
not work. In this situation pull out all of your winch cable (be sure to leave at least 5 turns
of cable on your drum), pull in the ground anchor until a substantial load is applied to the
winch. Deploy your spare wheel or other round object as seen in Setup A in example A.
Make sure to dig sand/soil away from the tires and differential housing/frame.
EXAMPLE B: On loose sand hills Setup A is correct coupled with a steady low speed controlled
wheel spin in low ratio, which will give the vehicle continued forward motion. This
controlled wheel spin also helps prevent the vehicle from sinking. Setup B in example
B is incorrect for this type of situation.
If you do not have assistance and you are deploying the Ground Anchor in hard soil, a
hole approximately 12” deep will be necessary to the Ground Anchor. The hole should be in
the shape of a spade. (Example C)