If it's been sitting a long time, it doesn't hurt to take the machine outdoors and flush the old oil out of the mechanism with some kerosene or mineral spirits. Let it dry and give it a proper oiling and greasing. (Old oil, because of the drag it creates, can be particularly troublesome in getting a machine to operate properly at low speeds.)
Congratulations on the 320 - terrific machine. I've given up my quest for one; they're practically non-existent in the U.S.
I'll interpret your "What's wrong with people?" question as rhetorical and just offer my sympathy.