I have a 2008 rancher 420 ES. When I place the 4wd shifter in 4wd and drive around I have no problems, but when I stop and place the shifter back into 2wd the 4wd indicator light stays lit until I drive around or rap the throttle a couple times. is this normal operation.

 

This is normal. Basically it will shift when the torque is off the front end, so you often have to move the quad a bit.

4x4 systems in trucks and other equipment often act the same way.

Enjoy the excellent quad, and welcome to the forum.

 

Normal! You have to get moving to diconnect the parts. Now if it takes you riding more than a few feet to get the light to go out, then that isn't normal.

 

Thanks for the replies, I feel better now.