There is a check valve in the lift pump that keeps fuel from returning to the tank. Also any line that carries fuel to the injection pump that has a hole or leak can cause a problem. Make sure your bleed valves on you pump are tight. I would not suspect the injection pump so quickly. Have you changed the fuel filter lately. How many hours on unit. Does it run hot. How long has it had the problem. Does it have any leaks in the fuel system. Does it make good power once it starts. Does it smoke excessively. Is the fuel filter tight. Does unit have a strong battery. If you feel like everything is good pull the suction line from the tank and run the unit on a bottle of good fuel and see if it does the same thing. Give us some more info and keep us informed a fresh post gets alot of lookers and usually alot of help.