Internal combustion engine having a starter device

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.