Yeah that is probably a wiser idea . Well if you are in a hurry try out turbo squid
the have free rigged models
try this vid out do as it instructs then see if you can import it . If not it is some bigger issue yet to be solved…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kUIEd76YI4
hey try the forums with this question and error . You will get more help there also.
the MAYA Rigging tool is Officially been tested on Maya 2012 - 2014 .