I usually use hammer to cut grass roots or dirt about the same size as trap.

Then I dig down, I try and make the hole conical or like a funnel. Wider at top than bottoms.

Set trap in

Take trap out

Use claw and push to cut out for levers.

Did trench in bottom of set for chain and shock spring.

Trap back in

Tamp dirt outside levers if needed.

Dry peat between jaws and pan.

Wax sand around outer side of jaws and top of peat.

Sift and cover

Pack if needed. (not over pan).

Catch critter