Jinosu

I just bought FC Drifters 88 TII and having problems with the 1st gear. I figured I would come to the forums before I took it to a shop. When I'm at a complete stop and lock into 1st gear, I get a grinding and stutter, like its trying really hard to lock in. But all other gears are fine and dandy with no problems. Any ideas on what this could be? Also, when I start it up in the mornings it tends to die often while idling. Its idle is around 700-800. Any help will be greatly appreciated.