Originally Posted by
thimblebug6000
You mentioned the machine had never been used. Can a dealer verify that for you?
Yikes. I missed that part of the original post! Actually, a machine that has never been used for years can have problems. I think it's because the gears don't get lubricated from use. It would be important to try out the machine to make sure that everything works on it, and I would also say that you need to factor in the cost of taking it to a technician to get a complete maintenance overhaul. I'm not normally big on taking machines in for maintenance, but for a machine like this that has not been used for years -- especially never used at all -- I think it's a must to protect your investment.
Edit: Actually, it's better to get it serviced *before* running it to check everything out. If I can find some websites that explain this, I will post them.
Ok, here's one:
http://www.prettyprudent.com/2011/06...in-the-shop-2/