I learned a lesson last weekend, while looking at the LCD read out in my garage, I accidently left my key turned on (and yes the lights) the next day you guessed it, a dead battery. Once I charged the battery, I noticed that the hours on the LCD had went from 17 to 25. I thought the quad had to be running to run up the hours, oh well, at least I know my battery has about a 8 hour life.

 

I know this is off the subject that you posted, but could you do a compare and contrast between your Rancher and your Recon including your likes and dislikes such as the light weight and size of the Recon compared to the more powerful fully equipped Rancher.


Tennessee Green Rider Rancher 2000 ES 4x4

 

The key turns on the computer so yes it would turn on the hour meter. It's the same as a car. You can turn the ignition to the "run" setting without starting the car, and when the car is running the key is in the run position. The key turns on the electricity