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Originally Posted by fastfredracing
So, they just hotwired it and drove it away? That is nuts . We used to joy ride construction equipment when we were kids, but never stole anything , or did any damage .
It was different times, though , they keys were always just left hanging in them .
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They didn't hotwire it per se. They pried the locked engine cover open, and managed to reach in and twist the T-handle battery disconnect. Once the circuit was hot, they jammed a screwdriver into the key switch and turned.
We have now purchased a couple of dozen combination pad locks to secure the key switch area, but in truth it could be pried open just about as easily.