Akai AX80 transformer voltage switch

So, I aquired a dead AX80. Not for cheap but for “reasonable”. Seller said it didn’t power up and I thought I was looking at a recap and not much else.

Opened it up, all fuses intact, caps looked ok (not swollen or leaking but I’ll recap anyway) and couldn’t measure any voltage past the AC power filter-board and thought - great! I will probably have o find a replacement transformer and my reasonable deal won’t be so reasonable anymore.

Then I noticed the 110/220 transformer voltage switch under the synth was missing, or rather cracked and is not bridging power.

So, before I make my own 220 bridge inside of the chassis (I’m not using 110) - is there anybody who could show me how the switch works? A photo of it? Was there a fuse in it as well? Do I just bridge one connection or does the power run to several places - i.e are three connections bridged?

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Shorting 2 and 5??

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Ok, so I soldered yellow and orange together (240V) and now it works!