Patent ID: 9512806
Filing Date: 2016-12-06
CPC Classification: F02B,F02M

Claim Text:
1. An internal combustion engine comprising: an operator-controlled element; a supply channel for supplying combustion air for the engine; a throttle element mounted in said supply channel; said operator-controlled element being operatively connected to said throttle element to adjust the position thereof; a starter device having an operating position and a starting position; said starter device being configured to enable a defined clear flow cross section in said supply channel in said starting position; a latching unit for latching said starter device in said starting position; said operator-controlled element being operatively connected to said latching unit for unlatching said latching unit in response to an actuation of said operator-controlled element; an intermediate stop configured to be active in response to a first actuation of said operator-controlled element after said latching unit is unlatched so as to prevent a full opening of said throttle element; and, said intermediate stop being further configured to be deactivated in response to a follow-on closing movement of said throttle element so as to permit said throttle element to be fully opened.